EDUCATION PROGRAMS AT THE GARDEN
SCHOOL PROGRAMS
A wide variety of curriculum-linked school programs are available and are suitable for early childhood, K-12 and post-secondary teachers and students. Program duration is 1½ hours. Customized programs are available. All groups must book in advance, as space is limited.
NEW for 2011! Breaking Ground – Biodiversity in the Schoolyard: A Resource Manual for Newfoundland and Labrador Educators
This project was undertaken thanks to the financial support of the Government of Canada, provided through the Environment Canada EcoAction Community Funding Program. The manual has over 100 pages of useful information on how to build a wildlife friendly schoolyard. You can download the PDF file here.
Education Programs Include:
From Garden to Classroom
School Outreach and Teacher Workshop Programs
Available Winter 2011
Teacher Workshops, Winter 2011
The From Garden to Classroom is an exciting and new educational initiative, available through NSERC's PromoScience Program. It is available to educators and their students from early childhood and Kindergarten to secondary levels.
For 30 years, MUN Botanical Garden has served as an outdoor lab for Newfoundland school students, offering work experience for high school and post-secondary students in science and education as well as a curriculum-based K-12 school visit program. While education staff will continue to offer these on-site experiences and learning opportunities from May - November, we are also very proud to introduce a new and exciting initiative through the From Garden to Clssroom program. We look forward to sharing these resources with all teachers and students again this year.
School Visit Programs
Available May - November
MUN Botanical Garden offers a variety of education programs designed to enrich the Newfoundland science curriculum. A variety of curriculum-based programs are offered for grades K-12 (+ post-secondary). The programs are curriculum-based, and our environmental education staff will be happy to customize a program to suit your needs. Program duration is 1.5 hours. Programs are available in both the fall and the spring. Fee: $2.00 per student.
Breaking Ground: A Teacher Workshop
Gardening for Wildlife in Your School Yard: A hands-on introduction to creating a wildlife-friendly school garden in Newfoundland and Labrador. For more information, please e-mail: bgprograms[at]mun.ca or call 864-8590.
Biodiversity Art Exhibit
May, 2011
Halloween Howl School Program
October 17 - 31, 2011
Available for K-6
Youth Group Programs
Encounters with nature and gardening through activity, adventure and discovery. Come and explore the natural world - up close and personal. Popular programs include: Bat Buddies; Wetland Wonders; Friends To Birds; Wildflower Watching; Forest Fun; Going On a Micro-Hike (Insects); Down on the Pond; and more.
Preschool Programs
A variety of seasonal and learning-based programs are offered for preschool groups and familes with preschool age children. Activities may include storytelling, puppet shows, songs, games, arts and crafts, a nature hike, and much more.
Seniors, Adults & Family Programs
A variety of programs are available for adults, seniors and family groups. Examples of programs include:
Garden Tours - Take a leisurely stroll through our flower gardens. Tour highlights will vary throughout the season.
Tea & Tour - Following the tour of the flower gardens, enjoy some refreshments in our Field Centre.
Nature Hikes - Explore Newfoundland barrens, boreal forest, or bog, as you hike one of our nature trails. Popular programs include: bird watching; wildflower walks; Newfoundland berries; wetlands; and more.
Junior Naturalist Camp Programs
Become a Junior Naturalist and explore the great outdoors. Mingle with plants, animals and everything in between. Five days of nature activities - adventures galore! Available June - August.
Workshops and Lectures
Gardening and natural history lectures, hikes and workshops are offered from May 1 - November 30. Pre-registration is required for many program. A schedule of workshops will be posted by March 1, 2011 and registration will commence for Friends of the Garden in March and for members of the public May1, 2011.
Weekends at the Garden
Birdwatching with Friends of the Garden volunteers takes place every second Sunday at 8 a.m. Rain or shine, nature hikes, garden tours and other family day activities take place every Sunday, 10a.m. - 4 p.m. Registration is not required for these programs.
